Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. Ty Brassie.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

Grand openings and major renovations refresh meeting space in famous international cities All across the world, in some of the most sought-after international cities, come new and renovated hotels and meeting spaces, leaving the stage set for outstanding gatherings, wherever your attendees may be traveling from to get there.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ponte Vedra offers a wide array of meeting and event spaces. of indoor and outdoor venues span the historic property. Three flexible meeting rooms totaling 5,710 sq. Lounges, entertainment areas, two conference rooms and a club give space for relaxation, while a fitness center, recreation lawn, pool and barbecues focus on fun.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. While there are numerous startup conferences worldwide, what truly sets START Summit apart is that it’s entirely run by students. Gallen, Switzerland. I travelled to St.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. Hybrid meeting programs offer a silver lining. Health and Safety.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Selecting a Sustainable Venue. Sourcing Local Catering.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 for our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze into the future with bright eyes and positive grins and think, what the heck is going on? Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Meeting planners don’t need to be IT gurus.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The meetings and events industry is returning with a lot of confidence, and face-to-face gatherings are trending upward with the potential to surpass pre-pandemic numbers. These gatherings illustrated some emerging trends we are seeing that may require meeting professionals to rethink how they approach gathering. Meeting Trend No.1:

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

And this goes beyond meeting planning. Humans in general are complacent,” says Alan Kleinfeld, former law enforcement officer and director of Arrive Conference Solutions , a company that specializes in event safety. But it’s a big problem in the meetings industry.”. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings made history by convening top meeting professionals in an iconic location fresh off an almost $200 million renovation to experience the best motivational practices employed today. of historic and modern conference center space offered something for attendees and their guests while they were meeting.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

You think planning a sales conference at a Chicago hotel ballroom is tough, try planning the 2024 Summer Olympics. There has been a big investment in infrastructure development for the Games, so that allows meeting planners to have access in the future to the venues that have been built,” she says. Security will be massive.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Fortunately, with good planning and collaboration with venue staff, you can assemble the right food for the right attendee at the right time without budget overruns. Nine Ways to Meet Attendees Where They Are It shouldn’t surprise you that 25% of the average meeting budget is spent on food and beverage.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bring joy into your meetings Joy is contagious. Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. of meeting and event space and 43 breakout rooms.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2024

Unique venues for meetings with charm From coast to coast, meeting venues and hotels renovate and debut expanded, redesigned meeting spaces. Blending Productivity and Play Expanded meeting space at ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center A 10,000 sq. LRS Architect led the design project.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Smart Meetings selected a few of the top mentions to highlight initiatives and event spaces that are working to keep the Earth clean and green. of event space, which includes 62 meeting rooms and a 58,000 sq. of meeting space and 1,054 guest rooms. The Summit totals 563,770 sq. column free and divisible ballroom space.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). More Meetings. for conferences and tradeshows and 4.2% Greater Meeting Spend.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Where to learn more: cvent.com.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. Green meetings are here to stay. But when the phrase “ regenerative meetings ” started getting tossed around, we were curious if that was even possible.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 10, 2024

Big-name hotels in major cities unveil the conference space of your dreams What better destination for a big meeting than a bright, celebrated city? From NYC to Chicago to Vegas, celebrated hotel brands debut expanded meeting space and strategic redesigns to draw conferences of the best and brightest to their all-star cities.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Let’s face it, conferences aren’t just about sitting in a room and listening to speeches anymore.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

This collaboration also includes conferences and professional events, integrating economy, research, and education. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland. Einstein St.Gallen The third largest conference space in St.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Scott Frankel Attendees to Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience, hosted at Paris Las Vegas, were treated to a free learning session led by Scott Frankel, president of Animatic Media LLC & Conference-On-Demand + LIVE. Whichever direction you head in, both require a thorough needs assessment that goes beyond venue specs.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

We asked Mark Herrera, director of safety and security for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), for strategies to improve security at events in light of these ominous statistics. These include: Event type: Low energy events like business conferences or seminars aren’t likely to create risk. Assess Security Requirements.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

There are more subtle benefits to be had, which can be used by the future-ready meeting professional wanting to explore a new way of conducting business. We have seen an influx in group business that specialize in digital currency and have been able to hold several meetings for said groups. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Meeting professionals are still pivoting on the regular and can learn a lot from the experiences of their peers. She said, “This isn’t ideal, but, I have a captive audience of customers and suppliers that want to meet. The week of the conference happened to be an “off week” for the Padres.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021. The venue also matters. There’s Only One Wrong Choice for Team Building appeared first on Smart Meetings. The post Live?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. of meeting space. The Convention Center offers clients 72 meeting rooms totaling 204,000 sq. Sheraton Dallas Hotel’s meeting space embodies a distinct sense of technology and style. of meeting space, 52 event rooms and 60 break out rooms.

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